Nicolas Ivanoff (born 4 July 1967 in

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pilot and flying instructor, who currently races in the

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under the number 7. Ivanoff is nicknamed "The Quick Corsican". His highlight of 2010 so far is the attendance of the Headstart Aerospace Course at the

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(UK) to play guest pilot of eight modified Grob G115E "Tutors." He makes numerous donations to charities and aeronautical organisations. At the Red Bull Air Race World Series, he has been sponsored by the

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Racing record

Red Bull Air Race World Championship

2004-2010

2014-

Legend: * CAN: Cancelled * DNP: Did not participate * DNS: Did not show * DQ: Disqualified * NC: Not classified

Gallery

References

Red Bull Air Race World Series official website

External links

nicolasivanoff.com
1967 births Living people Sportspeople from Ajaccio French aviators French air racers Red Bull Air Race World Championship pilots {{Air-sports-stub